Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 161

SAGE

Titus kept his promise.

He didn't let me sleep a wink last night. And I lost count of how many times I had slipped into unconsciousness, only to be pulled back into the fire by his relentless touch. Every time I thought I couldn't take any more, he proved me wrong, drawing out my pleasure until I was nothing but a trembling, breathless mess beneath him.

I had surrendered to him completely. Mind, body, and soul.

The first thing I noticed when I slowly opened my eyes was the unfamiliar ceiling above me.

I tried to shift, only to find myself trapped. Titus' heavy thighs were tangled with mine, pinning me to the bed. One of his arms was wrapped possessively around my waist, keeping me pressed against him, while his face was buried in the crook of my neck. His warm breath fanned across my skin, sending a soft shiver through

me.

For a moment, I lay still, allowing myself to indulge in the feeling. This rare, quiet moment where he wasn't domineering or demanding-where he simply held me as if he never wanted to let go.

It felt... nice.

Too nice.

A dangerous warmth bloomed in my chest, something fragile and terrifying all at once. Because I knew, deep down, that moments like this didn't last.

As the night fades, so does our insanity.

And in the daylight, reality always comes crashing back.

I moved cautiously, inch by inch, trying to slip out of his grasp without waking him, like I was handling a ticking time bomb. His arm, heavy and possessive, was draped over my waist, locking me in place. I held my breath, my fingers carefully prying at his grip. Just a little more, and I'd be free.

But before I could even make any real progress, his hold tightened.

In an instant, his arm pulled me flush against his chest, his muscular frame caging me in with no room for escape. His face pressed deeper into the crook of my neck.

"Hmmm..." He let out a deep, husky groan, the vibration of it sending a ripple of heat through my entire body.

I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way his warmth seeped into me, the way my heart pounded traitorously against my ribs. The heat from his body was

intoxicating, a temptation I shouldn't even be entertaining.

Come on, Sage! Haven't you had enough already?! I scolded myself.

But my body wasn't listening. The fire he ignited last night still burned within me, dangerously close to rekindling with just the weight of his touch.

Determined, I tried again, shifting my body with painstaking slowness, hoping to slip away this time. But the result was the

same.

Titus' grip was unyielding, his powerful arms keeping me locked in place as if he had no intention of letting me go.

Panic shot through me like a lightning bolt when I heard a noise just outside his door. My heart pounded in my chest, and this time, I didn't bother being careful. I moved with urgency, my hands shaking as I tried to free myself from his grip.

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"Your Majesty, wake up!" I whispered urgently, my voice barely above a breath. But all I got in response was a deep, lazy groan.

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"Hmmm..." His body remained heavy against mine, his breathing slow and steady, completely unbothered by the situation.

1 gritted my teeth, frustration mixing with my rising fear. Why does he have to sleep like a damn rock?!

My stomach twisted in knots when I heard Harper and Cooper's voices right outside the door. My pulse spiked. What the hell are they doing here?

"Titus! Get up!" I hissed, shoving at his shoulder harder this time. Panic laced my voice as I scrambled to free myself from his grip.

another groggy grunt, blinking

Now!" I cut him off, already

must have snapped him into focus because, for once, he didn't argue. Instead, he moved quickly, yanking on his pants with

could even think of an answer, I heard a small voice from outside

Harper's tiny voice called

My heart stopped.

head snapping toward me, confusion written all over his face. "What are they

could only shrug, just as clueless as

you, mister, but can you tell us where to get

My stomach dropped.

Oh no. Food.

my eyes darted toward the clock on the nightstand. It's

kids hadn't had

my clothes on in a hurry, my hands shaking with guilt. "Where the hell are the servants?! Didn't you tell them there were kids with us?" I snapped at Titus as I

"We're the only ones left here. Everyone else went back to the palace

him. "And you didn't think to tell me

had other things on my

could kill. "Titus, what

go hungry?!"

but before he could say anything, Harper

rubbing his temples.

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need for that," I huffed, already moving toward

a deep breath

saw me standing there,

frket pos or landing on Titus still inside the room,

could see it, the silent questions swirling in their innocent eyes.

me before offering a small, polite smile. "Hi, miss," she greeted sweetly, playing ang with the plan

she still remembered to

view of Titus. "Hey, little ones

and no one was around, so we

caught up with him that I completely

a strand of Harper's hair behind her ear.

tilted her head, still studying me curiously.

pointed out innocently.

My breath hitched.

could

"Yes, he was

Cooper exchanged glances, clearly not convinced but

at

subject, grabbing their little hands.

ever,"

it was bigger fau I expected, with

kids and motioned for them to take a seat. "Alright, sit down

as I headed toward the

of listening, both Harper and

Harper said,

Cooper added, puffing out his little chest

determination.

smiled at

"Are you

how things usually

in the kitchen.

mind!" Harper

egg into a

here?" Titus' deep voice

crossed, watching the scene before him

of him standing there so casually made my

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